I like how versatile this powder is. You can wear it on its own, after your moisturizer and sunscreen of course, with a BB cream or with foundation if you are looking for full coverage. I wear it with my Clinique superprimer colour correct in deeper skins and it looks amazing. Have tried it with foundation as a powder and I cannot complain. It does come with a sponge applicator but I would suggest using a brush rather than the sponge. For me I have found better results with a brush, but its totally up to what one is comfortable with. It's not long-wearing though so you have to re-apply and I have found that in the winter months it does not go on as nicely as it does in summer. I really love this product. It has found a spot in my top makeup have-to-have list.